CWEL Exam Questions And Answers
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, 1899 - ANS with the help of Jane Addams & Julia Lathrop and the Hull House- Chicago
became first state to adopt a Juvenile Court Act that contained basic child protection
procedures.
1920 - ANS Children's Bureau was established (the first federal agency concerned with the
welfare of children)
The mission of DCFS - ANS SAFETY, WELL-BEING and PERMANENCY- protect children
and increase families capacity to safely care for them, provide for well-being of children in our
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care, provide permanent families as quickly as possible, support early intervention and child
abuse prevention activities, work in partnerships with communities to fulfill this mission.
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The Dual Mandate - ANS protecting children AND supporting families
State Law - ANS DCFS is an agency in the executive branch of IL state government.
Director is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the state senate
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Social Security Act Title IV-B - ANS Establishes requirements to receive federal funding for
family support services, time-limited family reunification services (up to 15 months), adoption
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promotion and support services. Also creates funds for general child welfare services.
Social Security Act TitleIV-E - ANS Includes the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act
of 1980, which created Title IV-E funds. Title IV-E children receive foster care reimbursement to
achieve permanent living arrangements. Also requires that reasonable efforts are made to
prevent children from entering foster care and reunification, written case plans, and periodic
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review.
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) - ANS Passed in 1978 in recognition of the importance of
preserving the Native American heritage, culture and communities.
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Inter-Ethnic Placement Act (IEPA) - ANS Prohibits any consideration of children's race or
ethnicity as a factor in deciding which permanent placement will be in their best interest.
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Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) - ANS Requires DCFS to receive
reports of abused children, to investigate, and to provide services to prevent further harm.
Provides definitions of child abuse and neglect and lists mandated reporters.
Confidentiality - ANS Records concerning reports of child abuse or neglect are confidential
and cannot be disclosed.
Juvenile Court Act - ANS Authority of Juvenile Court to intervene in the lives of children
and families. All children in foster care fall under their jurisdiction.
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, 1899 - ANS with the help of Jane Addams & Julia Lathrop and the Hull House- Chicago
became first state to adopt a Juvenile Court Act that contained basic child protection
procedures.
1920 - ANS Children's Bureau was established (the first federal agency concerned with the
welfare of children)
The mission of DCFS - ANS SAFETY, WELL-BEING and PERMANENCY- protect children
and increase families capacity to safely care for them, provide for well-being of children in our
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care, provide permanent families as quickly as possible, support early intervention and child
abuse prevention activities, work in partnerships with communities to fulfill this mission.
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The Dual Mandate - ANS protecting children AND supporting families
State Law - ANS DCFS is an agency in the executive branch of IL state government.
Director is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the state senate
U
Social Security Act Title IV-B - ANS Establishes requirements to receive federal funding for
family support services, time-limited family reunification services (up to 15 months), adoption
LA
promotion and support services. Also creates funds for general child welfare services.
Social Security Act TitleIV-E - ANS Includes the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act
of 1980, which created Title IV-E funds. Title IV-E children receive foster care reimbursement to
achieve permanent living arrangements. Also requires that reasonable efforts are made to
prevent children from entering foster care and reunification, written case plans, and periodic
C
review.
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) - ANS Passed in 1978 in recognition of the importance of
preserving the Native American heritage, culture and communities.
O
Inter-Ethnic Placement Act (IEPA) - ANS Prohibits any consideration of children's race or
ethnicity as a factor in deciding which permanent placement will be in their best interest.
D
Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) - ANS Requires DCFS to receive
reports of abused children, to investigate, and to provide services to prevent further harm.
Provides definitions of child abuse and neglect and lists mandated reporters.
Confidentiality - ANS Records concerning reports of child abuse or neglect are confidential
and cannot be disclosed.
Juvenile Court Act - ANS Authority of Juvenile Court to intervene in the lives of children
and families. All children in foster care fall under their jurisdiction.
